Philander falls for 26, SA 6 down
January 16, 2018  17:47
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SA 211-6 (74 ovs) & 335 vs India 307 
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India have not allowed South Africa to break free as they have kept the scoring rate under control.

But du Plessis and Philander have gradually build the total, inch by inch, with ones and twos.

The two have put on 43 runs so far from 134 balls for the sixth wicket to take the total to 206 for five in 70 overs, with an overall lead of 234 runs.

After a few quiet overs, India finally make the breakthrough with the wicket of Philander. The slower bouncer does the trick as the right-hander lobs the pull shot on the leg side to be caught for 26, after putting on 46 runs for the sixth wicket with Faf.

India still in with a shout as they have not let South Africa get away in the post-lunch session, keeping things tight.

Faf du Plessis will hold the key yet again, his half-century in the first innings proved crucial when he added crucial runs with the lower order.

South Africa are 211 for six in 74 overs, with an overall lead of 239 runs.
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